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3/27/2006 - Attacks on PC's using newly discovered bug in Internet Explorer on the rise - Temporary Fix UPDATE: Microsoft releases official patch. Link and instructions HERE A newly discovered security hole in Internet Explorer, discovered only last week, is already being exploited by over 200 web sites (Washington Post), and Microsoft has yet to release a patch for the problem. The problem has to do with the way IE handles Javascript commands. There is one particular command, that when called in a specific way, can cause IE to crash and a give a remote user opportunity to install malicious software on your system. Here are three options to protect yourself until Microsoft releases a formal patch: 1. Surf the internet using another browser Use Netscape, Opera, or Firefox to surf the web. These three browsers (according to reports on the web) are unaffected by the javascript bug Internet Explorer contains. 2. Don't surf the internet - see if Microsoft releases a patch on 3/28/2006 This might not be an option for you, but if you can hold off on surfing the internet, there is a strong possibility that Microsoft will release a patch on 3/28 to fix this newly discovered security hole. We will send you an email (If you subscribe to alerts) as soon as the formal patch is released from Microsoft. 3. Disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer This will effectively disable javascript in your browser. While you will be protected from the bug, several web sites will not work properly as well. Web-based email, online banking and some online shopping sites might not function correctly. This is a temporary solution until Microsoft releases the patch fixing the problem for good. Here are the instructions for disabling "Active Scripting":
First, open up Internet Explorer and go to "Tools" --> "Internet Options" click on the "Security" tab and click "Custom Level"  Second, Scroll down until you see the "Scripting" section.  Under the options for "Active Scripting" select "Disable" then click "Ok" and click "Ok" once more. Alternate option: If you absolutely MUST use a specific website that uses javascript fuctionality (webmail, online banking, etc...) you may also click "Prompt" in the Active Scripting section. By selecting prompt, you will receive a confirmation from each website you visit containing active content. You have the choice to allow the content to run or not. If you are on our mailing list, you will receive an alert when Microsoft releases the security patch for this flaw, along with detailed instructions for restoring Active content in your web browser. If you would like to join our mailing list, send an email to flemingm@alicent.com with "Subscribe" in the subject. Matt Fleming Alicent Small Business Solutions 1-800-939-4394 flemingm@alicent.com |
